4.  SETUP MODE 
Note: Configuration must be completed before adjusting Setup parameters. 
First select Setup mode from Select mode (refer to section 2). The Setup LED        
will light while in Setup mode. Press        to scroll through the parameters,  
then press        or        to set the required value. 
To exit from Setup mode, hold down        and press        to return to Select mode. 
Note: Parameters displayed depends on how instrument has been configured.
 
Parameter  Lower 
Display 
Upper Display Adjustment 
Range & Description 
Default 
Value
Limit Setpoint value 
Scaled Range Minimum to 
scaled Range Maximum 
R/max if 
=
R/min if 
=
Limit Hysteresis 
*
**
*
1 LSD to full span in display units, 
on the safe side of the limit SP 
Input Filter Time Constant
OFF or 0.5 to 100.0 secs 
(see CAUTION note below) 
.
High Alarm 1 value 
 
  
 
R/max
Low Alarm 1 value 
Scaled Range Minimum to 
scaled Range Maximum 
R/min
Deviation Alarm 1 Value 
±Span from SP in display units 
Band Alarm 1 value 
1 LSD to span from setpoint 
Alarm 1 Hysteresis 
!
!!
!
1 LSD to full span in display units
High Alarm 2 value 
 
  
 
R/max
Low Alarm 2 value 
Scaled Range Minimum to 
scaled Range Maximum 
R/min
Deviation Alarm 2 Value 
±Span from SP in display units 
Band Alarm 2 value 
1 LSD to span from setpoint 
Alarm 2 Hysteresis 
!
!!
!
1 LSD to full span in display units
Setup Lock Code 
)
))
)
0 to 9999 
Note: Operator mode screens follow, without exiting from Setup mode. 
 
CAUTION: An excessively large filter time could significantly delay 
detection of a limit condition. Set this value to the minimum required 
to remove noise from the process variable 
 
 
5.  PRODUCT INFORMATION MODE 
First select Product information mode from Select mode (refer to section 2). 
Press       to view each parameter. To exit from Product Information mode, 
hold down        and press         to return to Select mode. 
Note: These parameters are all read only. 
 
Parameter  Lower 
Display
Input type 
%
%%
%
#
##
#
Universal input
Option 1 type (fixed) 
*
**
*
Latching Limit Relay
No option fitted
*
**
*
Relay output
SSR drive output
Triac output
Option 2 module type 
fitted 
Linear DC voltage / current output
No option fitted
*
**
*
Relay output
SSR drive output
Linear DC voltage / current output
Option 3 module type 
fitted 
No option fitted
&
&&
&
RS485 communications
Auxiliary Option A 
module type fitted 
Digital Input for remote reset
Firmware type 
+,
+,+,
+,
Value displayed is firmware type number
Firmware issue 
%$$
%$$%$$
%$$
Value displayed is firmware issue number
Product Revision Level 
Value displayed is Product Revision level
Date of manufacture 
Mm
MmMm
Mm
Manufacturing date code (mmyy)
Serial number 1 
First four digits of serial number
Serial number 2 
Middle four digits of serial number
Serial number 3 
Last four digits of serial number
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.  ERROR/FAULT INDICATIONS 
 
Parameter  Upper 
Display
Configuration & Setup required. This screen is 
seen at first turn on, or if hardware 
configuration has been changed. Press        to
enter the Configuration Mode, next press         
or       to enter the unlock code number,
Process variable input > 5% over-range
as above if Display Strategy = 
 
-
--
-
.
..
.
Process variable input > 5% under-range
as above if Display Strategy = 
 
/
//
/
Break detected in process variable input 
sensor or wiring
Input Sensor 
Break 
Normal
as above if Display Strategy = 
 
Option 1 Error 
Option 2 Error 
Option 3 Error 
Option A Error 
 
Option A module fault
Option B Error 
Option B not used on Limit Controllers
this error is shown if any module is fitted
 
7.  OPERATOR MODE 
This mode is entered at power on, or accessed from Select mode (see section 2). 
Note: All Configuration mode and Setup mode parameters must be set as 
required before starting normal operations. 
Press        to scroll through the parameters. 
Upper 
Display 
Lower 
Display
Value 
 = 
(initial screen) 
PV and Limit Setpoint values
 = 
(initial screen) 
Limit Setpoint value
 or 
 
(Blank) 
or PV 
Value 
 = 
. 
(Initial Screen)
Displays 
 and PV if Limit 
Output is active or 
 and blank 
if not active.
High Limit 
Hold 
 
 = 
 
Highest PV value since this 
parameter was last reset.
To reset, press        for 5 seconds, 
display = 
0000
  when reset
Low Limit 
Hold 
 
 = 
 
Lowest PV value since this 
parameter was last reset.
To reset, press        for 5 seconds, 
display = 
0000
  when reset
Value 
 
Always available 
Format 
then mmm.s 
(10 sec increments)
Shows 
-
--
-
.
..
.
 if 999.9
Accumulated time of Limit SP  
exceed conditions since this 
parameter was last reset.
To reset, press        for 5 seconds, 
display = 
0000
  when reset
Active Alarm 
Status 
When one or more 
alarms are active. 
ALM indicator 
will also flash
L
      Alarm 2 active 
 Alarm 1 active 
L
         Annunciator active
Exceed Condition 
An Exceed Condition is when the Process Variable exceeds the Limit Setpoint value 
(i.e. PV > SP when set for high limit action, PV < SP for low limit action). The             
LED is on during this condition, and is extinguished once it has passed. 
Limit Output Function
 
 
Limit Output relay(s) de-energise whenever an Exceed condition occurs, causing 
the process to shut down. The       LED is on when the relay is de-energised. 
The relay remains latched off even if the Exceed condition is no longer present. 
Only giving a reset instruction (after
 the exceed condition has passed) will re-
energise the relay, allowing the process to continue. The       LED then turns off. 
Limit Annunciator Outputs 
 
An Annunciator output will activate when an Exceed condition occurs, and will 
remain active until a reset instruction is received, or the Exceed condition has 
passed. Unlike the Limit Output, an Annunciator can be reset even if the Exceed 
condition is present. When an Annunciator is active, the       LED will flash and the 
Alarm Status screen is available. 
 
Resetting Limit Outputs & Annunciators
 
A reset instruction can be given by pressing the        key, via the Digital Input (if 
fitted) or via a Comms command if an RS485 Communications module is fitted. 
Annunciators will deactivate. Limit Outputs will only re-energise if the Exceed 
condition has passed. 
 
CAUTION: Ensure that the cause of the Exceed condition has been 
rectified before resetting the Limit Output. 
 
 
8.  SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS 
Refer to the full user guide (available from your supplier) for details. 
 
 
 
 
 
9.  SPECIFICATIONS 
UNIVERSAL INPUT 
Thermocouple 
Calibration: 
±0.1% of full range, ±1LSD (±1°C for Thermocouple CJC). 
BS4937, NBS125 & IEC584. 
PT100 Calibration: 
±0.1% of full range, ±1LSD. 
BS1904 & DIN43760 (0.00385
Ω
/
Ω
/°C). 
DC Calibration: 
±0.1% of full range, ±1LSD. 
Sampling Rate:  4 per second. 
Impedance: 
>10MΩ resistive, except DC mA (5Ω) and V (47kΩ ). 
Sensor Break 
Detection: 
Thermocouple, RTD, 4 to 20 mA, 2 to 10V and 1 to 5V ranges 
only. Limit outputs turn off (goes into Exceed condition), high 
alarms activate for thermocouple/RTD sensor break, low 
alarms activate for mA/V DC sensor break. 
Isolation:  Isolated from all outputs (except SSR driver). 
  Universal input must not be connected to operator accessible 
circuits if relay outputs are connected to a hazardous voltage 
source.  Supplementary insulation or input grounding would 
then be required. 
DIGITAL INPUT
 
Volt-free(or TTL):  Open(2 to 24VDC) =No Reset. 
Closed(<0.8VDC) = Reset (edge triggered). 
Isolation:  Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs. 
OUTPUTS 
 
Limit Relay   
Contact Type & 
Rating: 
Latching limit control relay. Single pole double throw (SPDT); 
5A resistive at 120/240VAC. Slot 1 position fixed for this 
function, optional function for Slot 2 & 3 relay modules, 
Lifetime:  >100,000 operations at rated voltage/current. 
Isolation:  Basic Isolation from universal input and SSR outputs. 
Alarm Relays   
Contact Type & 
Rating: 
Slot 2 or 3 position non-latching alarm relay. 
Single pole double throw (SPDT); 2A resistive at 120/240VAC.
Lifetime:  >500,000 operations at rated voltage/current. 
Isolation:  Basic Isolation from universal input and SSR outputs. 
SSR Driver 
 
Drive Capability: 
SSR drive voltage >10V into 500Ω min. 
Isolation:  Not isolated from universal input or other SSR driver outputs. 
Triac   
Operating Voltage:  20 to 280Vrms (47 to 63Hz). 
Current Rating:  0.01 to 1A (full cycle rms on-state @ 25°C); 
derates linearly above 40°C to 0.5A @ 80°C. 
Isolation:  Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs. 
DC 
 
Resolution:  8 bits in 250mS (10 bits in 1s typical, >10 bits in >1s typical). 
Isolation:  Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs. 
Transmitter PSU 
 
Power Rating: 
20 to 28V DC (24V nominal) into 910Ω minimum resistance. 
Isolation:  Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs. 
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS 
Physical:  RS485, at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps. 
Protocols:  Selectable between Modbus and West ASCII. 
Isolation:  Reinforced safety isolation from all inputs and outputs. 
OPERATING CONDITIONS (FOR INDOOR USE) 
Ambient 
Temperature: 
0°C to 55°C (Operating), –20°C to 80°C  (Storage). 
Relative Humidity:  20% to 95% non-condensing. 
Supply Voltage and 
Power: 
100 to 240VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz, 7.5VA 
(for mains powered versions), or 
20 to 48VAC 50/60Hz 7.5VA or 22 to 65VDC 5W 
(for low voltage versions). 
ENVIRONMENTAL 
Standards:  CE, UL, ULC & FM 3545, 1998 
EMI:  Complies with EN61326 (Susceptibility & Emissions). 
Safety 
Considerations: 
Complies with EN61010-1 & UL3121. 
Pollution Degree 2, Installation Category II. 
Front Panel Sealing:
To IP66 (IP20 behind the panel). 
PHYSICAL 
Front Bezel Size: 
1
/
16 
Din = 48 x 48mm, 
1
/
8
 Din = 96 x 48mm, 
1
/
4
 Din = 96 x 96mm. 
Depth Behind Panel:
1
/
16 
Din = 110mm, , 
1
/
8
 & 
1
/
4
 Din = 100mm. 
Weight:  0.21kg maximum.